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Pakistan, UK agrees to enhance partnership

Islamabad:Pakistan and Britain on Tuesday expressed satisfaction at the current status of bilateral relations, and underlined the importance of exploring ways and means to further enhance the existing multifaceted partnership. According to a press release issued by the Foreign Office, during the visit of British Foreign Secretary William Hague to ... Read More »

Commander of Sri Lanka Navy visiting Pakistan

Colombo:The Commander of Sri Lanka Navy Vice Admiral D W A S Dissanayake along with a delegation of four members is currently on an official visit to Pakistan. The visit of the Sri Lankan Navy Commander will be from 11 – 16 June 2012 which is undertaken on the invitation ... Read More »

215 million children worldwide are involved in child labour

Islamabad:In a joint statement to mark the World Day Against Child Labour, the International Labour Organisation (ILO), UNICEF and UNESCO today called for renewed efforts to end the worst forms of child labour in Pakistan. “Human Rights and Social Justice – let’s end Child Labour” is this year’s theme. Child ... Read More »

Pak-Iran to complete gas pipeline

Beijing:President Asif Ali Zardari and Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, during their meeting today on the sidelines of SCO Summit being held in Beijing, agreed to vigorously pursue the Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline project as well as supply of electricity to Pakistan. Spokesperson to the President Senator Farhatullah Babar said that the ... Read More »

Sino-Pak will cooperate in Space Science

Beijing:Pakistan and China today signed yet another MoU for cooperation in Science, technology and Space Sciences. The MoU was signed soon after the conclusion of talks between President Asif Ali Zardari and President Hu Jintao in GHP in Beijing. MoU was signed by Ambassador Masood Khan and Administrator China’sScience & ... Read More »

Turk to generate power in Punjab

Lahore:Representatives of Turkish Energy Company HER called on Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Shahbaz Sharif, here today. Prospects of investment in energy sector in Punjab were discussed during the meeting. Chairman Solid Waste Management Company Khawaja Ahmed Hassaan, Secretary Energy & Local Government, MD Solid Waste Management and DCO Sialkot ... Read More »

Pakistanis are very entrepreneurial nation:Nawaz Sharif

Dubai:Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has said that close geographical proximity between UAE and Pakistan has many possibilities and it is in the interest of both countries to expand their business, and trade activity. addressing to a huge gathering of Pakistani professionals and businessmen Nawaz Sharif said despite the challenges ... Read More »

UN high commissioner hears civil society’s concerns

Lahore: The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay on Tuesday met with members of the religious minority communities and exchanged views with a gathering of civil society organisations’ representatives, lawyers and journalists here. A larger group of civil society representatives later joined her for tea. All these meetings ... Read More »

Japan lauds PAF role in rescuing stranded Japanes

Islamabad:His Excellency, Mr Hiroshi Oe, Ambassador of Japan, awarded commendation certificates to the PAF personnel who were involved in the rescue operation conducted on 08 April, 2012 to rescue 77 stranded Japanese from various parts of Northern Area of Pakistan, in a ceremony held at PAF Base Chaklala. The Ambassador, ... Read More »

We support democracy in Pakistan:Lady Catherine

Islamabad:Lady Catherine, High Representative, EU, called on Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani at the PM House today and said Pakistan successes are our successes and Pakistan challenges are our challenges. Lady Ashton said the world appreciates the sacrifices rendered by Pakistan in the war on terror adding the EU ... Read More »

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